Investigating the Effectiveness of Ethics Programs in Promoting the Adoption and Implementation of Ethical Practices in Healthcare Organisations

Abstract

Introduction: Ethics programs have become essential for healthcare organisations to adopt and implement ethical practices. Ethics in healthcare institutions is crucial to maintain trust and confidence in patients and stakeholders. Aims: This research paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of ethics programs in promoting the adoption and implementation of ethical practices in healthcare organisations. The study focuses on ten healthcare institutions and considers ethical practices as the dependent variable and implementation of ethics programs, organisational culture, employee training, leadership involvement, and regulatory compliance as independent variables. Method: The study uses a quantitative research approach, and data was collected through a structured questionnaire survey. Descriptive statistics were applied to summarise the data, while correlation analysis, regression analysis, ANOVA, and other statistical techniques were employed to analyse the relationships between the variables. The sample size was determined using the power analysis technique, and the data collected were analysed using statistical software. Results: The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between implementing ethics programs and ethical practices. The study also found a positive correlation between organisational culture, employee training, leadership involvement, regulatory compliance, and ethical practices. The regression analysis showed that implementing ethics programs was the most significant predictor of ethical practices in healthcare organisations. Conclusion: The study concludes that adopting and implementing ethics programs effectively promote ethical practices in healthcare organisations. Moreover, the study emphasises the importance of organisational culture, employee training, leadership involvement, and regulatory compliance in enhancing the effectiveness of ethics programs. The findings of this study can be employed as a guide by healthcare organisations to improve their ethical practices and ensure trust and confidence among patients and stakeholders.